A wide and deep indentation into the S coast formed by the Tasman Sea. At its head the Clyde River has its mouth and the town of Batemans Bay is situated.

Origin:

Named by Captain Cook in honour of Nathaniel Bateman who had been captain of the 'Northumberland' when Cook was master. (Ref 'Behind Broulee' History of Eurobodalla Shire, Central Coast N.S.W. Page 11.